Major Oak Medical Practice in Edwinstowe needs a part-time phlebotomist to start as soon as possible. The job centres on taking blood samples by venepuncture, labelling and storing them correctly, and sending them on to the laboratory, alongside basic observations and swabs as directed by clinicians. The 25-hour week runs Monday to Friday with early starts, and the practice is a training practice within Sherwood PCN. Experience of the SystmOne clinical system is essential for fit.
What the job involves
- Take blood samples by venepuncture in line with training and practice protocols
- Store samples in appropriate containers
- Label all samples accurately and legibly to confirm patient identity
- Check patient identity against the GP or nurse request, confirming with the patient where possible
- Carry out observations including blood pressure, urinalysis, height, weight, BMI and temperature
- Take ear, throat and skin swabs as directed by the GP or practice nurse
- Record blood collection and keep accurate patient records on SystmOne
- Dispatch samples to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
- Liaise effectively with laboratory staff at Sherwood Forest Hospital Trust
- Offer smoking support by signposting to local cessation services
- Receive, assist and direct patients to the appropriate service or healthcare professional
- Provide general assistance to the practice team and a friendly image to patients and visitors
Qualifications
- Good standard of general education
- GCSE Mathematics grade A to C
- GCSE English grade A to C
- Word processing or information technology skills
Experience
- Practical experience of working with others
- Experience of working within a General Practice office environment
- Experience of using SystmOne
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
Nice to have
- Customer Service NVQ qualification
- Experience of using own initiative
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
